HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Monongalia Health System, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Monongalia Health System, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 492,861
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Monongalia Health System, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 492,861 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance and claims information, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional adm...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Monongalia Health System, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia Health System, Inc. | WV | Healthcare Provider | 4,895 | May 3, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
| Monongalia Health System, Inc. | WV | Healthcare Provider | 398,164 | Dec 21, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Monongalia Health System, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 492,861 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Monongalia Health System, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Monongalia Health System, Inc..